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Endurance horse tests positive for banned substance
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O-Desmethyl-Tramadol is banned under the FEI’s Equine Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication Regulations (stock photo).
The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) announces suspension
 
Samples containing O-Desmethyl-Tramadol were taken at the 100k CEI1* in Vitron, Belgium on 4 September. The third placed horse, Houkoumi G, ridden by Evelyen Stoffel, tested positive for the substance.

A metabolite of tramadol, O-Desmethyl-Tramadol is banned under the FEI’s Equine Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication Regulations. Tramadol is an opioid analgesic used for pain relief.

The rider faces a provisional suspension effective from the date of notification (12 October).  

Further details of the ban can be found here: http://inside.fei.org/system/files/Table%20of%20Suspensions_0.pdf

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Equine Disease Surveillance report released for Q4 2025

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 The latest Equine Disease Surveillance report has been released, with details on equine disease from Q4 of 2025.

The report, produced by Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance, includes advice on rule changes for equine influenza vaccination.

Statistics and maps detail recent outbreaks of equine herpes virus, equine influenza, equine strangles and equine grass sickness. A series of laboratory reports provides data on virology, bacteriology, parasitology and toxicosis.

This issue also features a case study of orthoflavivus-associated neurological disease in a horse in the UK. 

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RCVS annual renewal fee for vets due

RCVS' annual renewal fee for veterinary surgeons is now due. Vets must pay their renewal fee before Wednesday, 1 April 2026.

This year's standard annual fee has increased to 431 from last year's 418. This is an approximately three per cent increase, as approved by RCVS Council and the Privy Council.

Tshidi Gardner, RCVS treasurer, said: "The small fee increase will be used to help deliver both our everyday activities and our new ambitious Strategic Plan, which includes aims such as achieving new legislation, reviewing the Codes of Professional Conduct and supporting guidance, and continuing to support the professions through activities such as the Mind Matters Initiative, RCVS Academy and career development."

A full breakdown of the new fees is on the RCVS website. Information about tax relief is available on the UK government website.